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H15 LDN

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,622 mi
Last recorded139,622 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2014 139,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 134,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 124,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,392 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 117,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 63,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 62,706 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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H15 LDN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H15 LDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H15 LDN registered?

H15 LDN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H15 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 LDN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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